San Diego, CA (October 18, 2007) – Clear skies welcomed the 19 teams for the first day of racing at the U.S. Championship of Champions, an annually held US SAILING event that brings together the U.S. National, North American or World Champions of one-design classes together to determine the “ultimate champion.” Competing in a fleet of identically tuned Snipes, racing was held just off the docks of Mission Bay YC, with the schedule calling for 18 races, and teams exchanging boats between each round.

Despite Snipe champions Augie Diaz, Ernesto Rodriguez , and Jerry Thompson in the fleet, it was Flying Scot North American champ (and Lightning World Champ) Jeff Linton/ Alan Capellin that held an early lead after three races.

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San Diego, CA (October 19, 2007) – Another bluebird day greeted the 19 teams for the second day of U.S. Championship of Champions, where racing conditions on Mission Bay have been near perfect for the event. Despite the wind starting a bit lighter, and the course being a bit shiftier, day one leaders Ernesto Rodriguez and Megan Place picked up where they left off to grab a quick lead to win the opening race. However, the next race (#11) would prove to confuse the standings for the time being, as both Rodriguez and Colin Smith/ Leandro Spin (third overall) would find themselves sitting out the race due to breakdowns (the jury later awarded redress).

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San Diego, CA (October 20, 2007) – With only four races needed to complete the schedule of 19 races, day three of the U.S. Championship of Champions was going to provide a few challenges before closing out the event. With the weather during the previous two days being all about sunshine and steady winds, the final day would be anything but. Thick fog sat on Mission Bay, forcing a postponement before the fleet could leave the dock. Once the fog cleared, winds from the south proved unstable, forcing the abandonment of one race when the more typical westerly direction abruptly kicked in. Light winds throughout the day kept the crews from hiking, and the shifty conditions allowed for a

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